Choose DESYNC
Choose DESYNC if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. DESYNC launched in 2017.
DESYNC vs Hard Reset Redux
DESYNC and Hard Reset Redux both land in Action on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are Action games on Steam. Hard Reset Redux (2016) is 1 year older than DESYNC (2017). Hard Reset Redux scores higher on Steam reviews (81.3% positive) than DESYNC (77.3% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Hard Reset Redux
Choose Hard Reset Redux if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 81.3% positive across 920 reviews.
Both DESYNC and Hard Reset Redux sit in Action on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 DESYNC |  Hard Reset Redux | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2016 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 77.3% positive (286 reviews) | 81.3% positive (920 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | The Foregone Syndicate | Flying Wild Hog |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Hard Reset Redux (2016) is 1 year older than DESYNC (2017).
- Hard Reset Redux scores higher on Steam reviews (81.3% positive) than DESYNC (77.3% positive).
- DESYNC is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Hard Reset Redux (14.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Hard Reset Redux is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; DESYNC has no Deck rating yet.
DESYNC vs Hard Reset Redux — FAQ
- Which is better, DESYNC or Hard Reset Redux?
- On Steam reviews Hard Reset Redux scores higher (81.3% positive) than DESYNC (77.3% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Hard Reset Redux is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play DESYNC or Hard Reset Redux first?
- If you want chronology, Hard Reset Redux (2016) came out before DESYNC (2017). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are DESYNC and Hard Reset Redux similar?
- They overlap on Action on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.